SPED Elementary Instructional Coach

Wichita Falls Independent School District•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An instructional coach is expected to present a positive, proactive, and professional approach to the schools in which he/she works. Help support an environment with a focus on literacy and math conducive to effective instruction, will utilize specific instructional strategies and interventions in order to refine tiered levels of support, and will establish a rapport and maintain constructive interaction with teachers, teams, and administrators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas Elementary Teaching certificate for Special Education
Three years or more of successful teaching experience in elementary grade level(s) in a core subject assignment

Responsibilities

Researches and provides content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching such as: Teaching strategies, Best practices, Assessment techniques.
Assist teachers with the interpretation of assessment / data analysis.
Shares district provided information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative instructional practices through various activities such as: Individual discussions (informal and formal), Coaching sessions, Demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion / analysis, Professional learning groups, Staff meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
Provides organized, individual and / or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
Assists teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.
Assists teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
Monitors intervention programs by observing and meeting with teachers.
Models lesson.
Identifies instructional strengths of individual teachers.
Provides collaborative, job embedded professional learning through PLC meetings, early dismissal trainings, and after school trainings.
Observes teachers in their classrooms and offers insights for the enhancement of teaching-learning situations.
Assists the principal and the curriculum coordinator in the disaggregation of student performance data, by school and by teacher.
Demonstrates appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and extend instruction.
Provides support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
Implement and track all tier 3 support for identified students.
Collaborates with curriculum coordinators and campus administrators in developing the Mission of the school and expressing a vision directed towards improvement of the school programs.
Demonstrates and uses effective communication skills in dealing with district and school administrators and teachers.
Makes recommendations related to instruction based upon classroom observations and assessment findings.
Provides encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
Works positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
Conferences regularly with teachers and administrators; supports individual professional development activities.
Maintains schedule and paperwork consistently, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff.
Actively seeks and utilizes evaluative feedback from peers, campus principal, and curriculum coordinators regarding job performance.
Participates in professional development programs to improve job performance using innovative approaches as requested by the curriculum coordinators.
Collaborate with the school leadership team to establish a school culture of trust so that coaching is viewed in a positive light by teachers and a vehicle to assist teachers in improving their practice.
Meets with the district curriculum coordinators.